Sagittaria Subulata

Create a beautiful underwater meadow with Sagittaria Subulata, a hardy, grass-like aquatic plant loved for its narrow, bright-green leaves and spreading growth habit. Also known as Dwarf Sagittaria, it is an excellent choice for adding natural greenery to aquarium foregrounds and midground layouts.

Plant Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Sagittaria subulata

• Common Name: Dwarf Sagittaria

• Plant Type: Rosette-forming aquatic plant

• Appearance: Narrow, grass-like green leaves

• Placement: Foreground to background, depending on growth

• Lighting: Low to moderate light

• CO₂: Not essential, although supplementation can encourage denser growth

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under suitable conditions

• Difficulty: Easy

• Substrate: Nutrient-rich substrate or root fertiliser can support healthy growth

• Propagation: Spreads through runners that develop new plantlets

• Maintenance: Remove damaged leaves and manage runners to control spreading

Planting Tips

Plant individual Sagittaria Subulata rosettes into the aquarium substrate, leaving enough space for runners to spread. Provide suitable lighting, stable water conditions and adequate nutrients for healthy root development.

Although commonly used as a carpeting plant, its height can vary considerably. With suitable lighting and growing conditions, it may remain relatively compact, while some plants can grow taller and suit midground or background placement.

Why Buy From OhMleT Shoppe?

• Carefully selected aquatic plants for planted aquariums and aquascaping.

• Protective packaging for safer transportation of live plants.

• Convenient online ordering with shipping across India, subject to courier serviceability.

Build your own lush green underwater meadow! Order Sagittaria Subulata from OhMleT Shoppe today.